Live Life Stress Free

Stress free living through relaxation:

Recommendations and treatments for stress free living.

We are constantly under some form of stress in our lives and generally we cope very well. How ever, many situations increase stress to a level which can cause troublesome physical and emotional effects.

Complaints that arise from too much stress vary widely and include:
Tiredness
Muscle pain
Anxiety
Sleep disturbance
Poor concentration
Restlessness
Irritability
Headaches

When stress levels build, stress related illness stat to appear. These may include:
Peptic ulcers
Headaches
Mouth ulcers
Impotence
Depression
Drug abuse (including drinking problems)
Irritable bowl syndrome
Dermatitis
Heart disease
Cancer
Asthma and allergies

Many types of stress can lead to ill health. Examples of stressful situations include the death of a spouse or a close family member, work, divorce, marital difficulties, pregnancy, guilt over wrong doings and similar trumas. This list reflects only a portion of stressful everyday situations.

We all know how hard it is to deal with these problems and that some people may need help to control stress levels. Talking with someone may help you find a solution to your challenge and can often help you cope.

Relaxation:

Relaxation is vital for the stressed or up tight person. Meditation, reading, listening to relaxation tapes, playing a musical instrument, starting a new hobby, regular exercise, a sensible diet, avoid smoking and other drugs will all help to diminish stress levels.

Stress reduction techniques:

Mediation is one thing you can practice yourself. Try just 10minutes, twice a day and you’ll be surprised at the results.

To begin, sit in a quiet place with your eyes closed, stay alert and awake if you can. Starting with your right hand, tense and relax each muscle group in turn, all around your body and then back again to your right hand.
Next, focus on each muscle group ,this time relaxing only. Pay extra attention to your head and neck or any other area where you feel you ‘store’ tension.
Concentrate on your breathing, listening to the sound and concentrating on the rate of breath.
Breathe in and out slowly, filling your lungs from your stomach to your chest.
Now repeat the word ‘relax’ silently in your mind. Notice your pace of though, as you may want to slow down a little. Each time other thoughts distract you , calmly return to the word ‘relax’
Now just let go. This is your quiet time. Let your body and mind totally relax.